Import/export HS code 3004: Medicines in measured doses or retail packaging
Medicines for treatment or prevention, including tablets, creams, or patches, sold in ready-to-use forms. Excludes specific medical goods like vaccines or blood products
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,455,049,901 |
| Ireland | 2,913,172,813 |
| United States | 2,859,651,745 |
| Belgium | 2,787,600,902 |
| France | 2,623,216,507 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,567,374,705 | 1,887,675,196 | +320,300,491 |
| Ireland | 1,014,451,410 | 1,898,721,403 | +884,269,993 |
| United States | 1,582,105,019 | 1,277,546,726 | -304,558,293 |
| Belgium | 1,445,806,344 | 1,341,794,558 | -104,011,786 |
| France | 928,768,227 | 1,694,448,280 | +765,680,053 |
| Italy | 1,758,332,739 | 696,037,183 | -1,062,295,556 |
| Netherlands | 1,250,874,547 | 1,179,981,891 | -70,892,656 |
| Spain | 835,425,230 | 1,340,257,654 | +504,832,424 |
| Switzerland | 777,025,012 | 1,006,063,062 | +229,038,050 |
| Denmark | 669,429,955 | 819,822,351 | +150,392,396 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,141,261,224 |
| United States | 3,996,326,420 |
| Germany | 3,649,648,327 |
| Ireland | 2,506,934,013 |
| France | 1,716,031,563 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,702,867,235 | 2,438,393,989 | -264,473,246 |
| United States | 1,883,447,544 | 2,112,878,876 | +229,431,332 |
| Germany | 1,712,734,143 | 1,936,914,184 | +224,180,041 |
| Ireland | 804,371,349 | 1,702,562,664 | +898,191,315 |
| France | 758,499,737 | 957,531,826 | +199,032,089 |
| India | 737,614,378 | 719,571,673 | -18,042,705 |
| China | 412,305,851 | 875,300,890 | +462,995,039 |
| Switzerland | 515,641,239 | 473,037,435 | -42,603,804 |
| Spain | 451,797,825 | 470,257,565 | +18,459,740 |
| Denmark | 423,678,114 | 463,365,129 | +39,687,015 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 80 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 73 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 60 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 57 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 48 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 53 | 61 | +8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 55 | 59 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 52 | 46 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 42 | 47 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 37 | 31 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 28 | 26 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 30 | 26 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 28 | 21 | -7 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 22 | 21 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 | 23 | +9 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,014,236,382 |
| Air transport | 3,740,783,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,416,340,355 |
| Other | 1,302,533,679 |
| Road transport | 147,333,331 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,662,572,273 | 12,351,664,109 | +1,689,091,836 |
| Air transport | 1,990,081,720 | 1,750,701,642 | -239,380,078 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 668,651,346 | 747,689,009 | +79,037,663 |
| Other | 722,780,317 | 579,753,362 | -143,026,955 |
| Road transport | 69,286,374 | 78,046,957 | +8,760,583 |
| Rail transport | 248,890 | 1,850,159 | +1,601,269 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,460,426,060 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,020,186,383 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,691,673,704 |
| Holyhead | 1,313,412,326 |
| 000 | 1,302,533,679 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 5,897,394,372 | 6,563,031,688 | +665,637,316 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,863,832,240 | 2,156,354,143 | +292,521,903 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,442,170,337 | 1,249,503,367 | -192,666,970 |
| Holyhead | 235,777,609 | 1,077,634,717 | +841,857,108 |
| 000 | 722,780,317 | 579,753,362 | -143,026,955 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 643,642,628 | 575,469,891 | -68,172,737 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,415,490 | 1,031,585,108 | +963,169,618 |
| Killingholme | 1,087,349,086 | 1,330,407 | -1,086,018,679 |
| Harwich | 401,400,979 | 433,506,524 | +32,105,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 213,377,845 | 254,560,171 | +41,182,326 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 335 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 130 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 125 |
| Human health activities | 76 |
| Scientific research and development | 59 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 278 |
| 2026-03 | 272 |
| 2026-02 | 277 |
| 2026-01 | 263 |
| 2025-12 | 263 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FISHER CLINICAL SERVICES UK LIMITED | 124 |
| ROCHE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 123 |
| NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS UK LIMITED | 123 |
| FHC (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 121 |
| ORGANON PHARMA (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| ACCORD-UK LTD | 119 |
| PFIZER LIMITED | 117 |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH UK LIMITED | 115 |
| MEDREICH PLC | 115 |
| ACCORD HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 112 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 327 |
| 54m+ | 306 |
| 0-1m | 136 |
| 15m-54m | 88 |
| Other | 56 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,290,444,847 |
| Belgium | 4,235,473,346 |
| Germany | 3,750,216,009 |
| Ireland | 2,221,225,376 |
| China | 1,767,215,692 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,309,514,303 | 1,980,930,544 | -328,583,759 |
| Belgium | 2,270,304,988 | 1,965,168,358 | -305,136,630 |
| Germany | 1,739,852,245 | 2,010,363,764 | +270,511,519 |
| Ireland | 1,326,791,805 | 894,433,571 | -432,358,234 |
| China | 930,100,335 | 837,115,357 | -92,984,978 |
| France | 788,988,878 | 911,759,272 | +122,770,394 |
| Japan | 514,241,695 | 557,970,378 | +43,728,683 |
| Netherlands | 483,440,892 | 503,310,074 | +19,869,182 |
| Brazil | 365,364,465 | 260,517,628 | -104,846,837 |
| United Arab Emirates | 394,640,791 | 154,357,111 | -240,283,680 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,071,058,977 |
| Ireland | 1,390,232,818 |
| XI | 1,000,850,698 |
| Spain | 264,297,735 |
| Switzerland | 258,295,316 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,257,110,736 | 813,948,241 | -443,162,495 |
| Ireland | 944,848,024 | 445,384,794 | -499,463,230 |
| XI | 158,250,177 | 842,600,521 | +684,350,344 |
| Spain | 81,765,627 | 182,532,108 | +100,766,481 |
| Switzerland | 122,445,576 | 135,849,740 | +13,404,164 |
| United States | 85,574,155 | 117,047,102 | +31,472,947 |
| Italy | 23,834,258 | 28,284,234 | +4,449,976 |
| Greece | 17,398,865 | 3,950,053 | -13,448,812 |
| France | 11,692,715 | 6,241,846 | -5,450,869 |
| Canada | 5,244,052 | 11,425,479 | +6,181,427 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,576,130,377 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,201,018,956 |
| Other | 5,817,117,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,809,700,224 |
| Rail transport | 33,066,094 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,176,135,903 | 4,399,994,474 | -776,141,429 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,814,873,453 | 4,386,145,503 | -428,727,950 |
| Other | 2,916,625,328 | 2,900,492,061 | -16,133,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,005,841,205 | 1,803,859,019 | -201,982,186 |
| Rail transport | 30,738,611 | 2,327,483 | -28,411,128 |
| Road transport | 156,619 | 371,075 | +214,456 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,218,254,618 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,063,857,089 |
| 000 | 5,817,117,389 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,034,409,736 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,642,044,092 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,789,415,374 | 3,428,839,244 | -360,576,130 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,347,114,159 | 2,716,742,930 | -630,371,229 |
| 000 | 2,916,625,328 | 2,900,492,061 | -16,133,267 |
| Immingham Docks | 952,298,952 | 1,082,110,784 | +129,811,832 |
| Manchester Airport | 993,800,768 | 648,243,324 | -345,557,444 |
| London Gateway Port | 957,667,813 | 478,784,640 | -478,883,173 |
| Felixstowe | 423,050,417 | 636,833,598 | +213,783,181 |
| Southampton | 361,002,017 | 473,745,450 | +112,743,433 |
| Newcastle Airport | 284,969,381 | 188,919,404 | -96,049,977 |
| Harwich | 194,668,167 | 260,543,993 | +65,875,826 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 300410 – Medicines with penicillins or streptomycins
- 300420 – Medicines with other antibiotics
- 300431 – Medicines with insulin
- 300432 – Medicines with corticosteroid hormones
- 300439 – Various hormone-based medicines
- 300441 – Medicines with ephedrine
- 300442 – Medicines with pseudoephedrine
- 300443 – Medicines with norephedrine
- 300449 – Various medicines with similar substances
- 300450 – Medicines with vitamins or similar products
- 300460 – Medicines for malaria treatment
- 300490 – Various medicines not listed elsewhere
Quick facts
HS code: 3004
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medicines for treatment or prevention, including tablets, creams, or patches, sold in ready-to-use forms. Excludes specific medical goods like vaccines or blood products